Sr. Systems Administrator
Location: US, CA, Vernon
Department: IT
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Wholesale
Function: Information Technology

Company profile:
Our HistoryFounded in 1929 by Earl Bertrand Bradley, the company began selling products for Knape and Vogt Co. of Grand Rapids, Michigan.With the opening of the Los Angeles branch in 1929, the company became a wholesale distributor specializing in store fixture and specialty hardware such as drawer slides, hinges, brackets and standards. In 1943 branch offices were opened in San Francisco followed by Seattle in 1956.The company’s market position and business began to grow during the late 1950′s and 1960′s after adding Wilsonart’s high-pressure laminate line to its product mix.During the 1970′s under the leadership of E.B. Bradley’s son Robert E. Bradley, Sr., two new branches were opened; San Diego in 1972 and Portland in 1976. Significant product additions were the Blum line of European hinges and drawer slides and Accuride precision ball bearing drawer slides. A greater emphasis as a supplier to the Cabinet and Furniture industries was taking hold.Since the opening of the Anaheim branch in 1995, the company has been consistently growing.In 1998 the company entered the cold press lamination business by opening 3 locations of its West Coast Laminating subsidiary in the Los Angeles, San Francisco and Pacific Northwest marketplaces.Our OwnershipUp until January 4, 2009, the company operated as a 100% family owned business.On January 5, 2009, Industrial Opportunity Partners (“IOP”), a private equity firm based in Evanston, IL. partnered with Robert Bradley, Jr. in aquiring the stock of E.B. Bradley Co. and its subsidiaries from its current shareholders.

Job description:
This position is located in our Vernon, CA location.  We are 15 minutes south of downtown LA.A growing $140 million dollar wholesale distributor based in Los Angeles has an opening for a Sr. Systems Administrator.  The Sr. Systems Administrator’s role is to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house IT that supports core organizational functions. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked software and associated operating systems.The Sr. Systems Administrator will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to minimize downtime and maximize the availability of IT systems.

Requirements:
Required Skills &amp; Experience6+ years of Windows Server &amp; Active Directory Management.Experience configuring, administering, and maintaining Cisco LAN &amp; WAN solutions with a medium to large sized multi-site environment.Working knowledge of Storage Arrays &amp; SANS.VMware AdministrationProject Management or Project Lead Experience. Job DutiesSystem setup and configuration of new servers, operating systems, and applications.Administration of Active DirectorySupport and maintenance of Windows 2003 &amp; 2008 servers.Support and maintenance of Unix servers.Support and maintenance of Cisco network infrastructure including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points.Administration of Exchange Server environment.Administration and maintenance of IT infrastructure monitoring tools.Contribute to problem resolution by giving hands-on support to resolve IT operational issues for both back-end systems and end-users.Assist end-users in the management and resolution of IT problem tickets.Help develop strategies for client/server implementations; help architect the infrastructure required to support those strategies.Coordinate and collaborate the server, network, business application, and database administration functions to ensure availability, reliability of corporate servers to meet business demands.Implement server upgrades, maintenance fixes, and vendor-supplied patches.Develop and maintain training materials and server documentation. Job RequirementsAt least 6+ years of equivalent senior support of a Windows server environment required.University degree in the field of computer science or management information systems or a related discipline preferred or equivalent experience.Technical Certifications including Microsoft, Cisco, HP, and VMware preferred.Working knowledge of Windows, Exchange, SQL, and Linux/Unix required.Possess effective and professional work ethics and habits.Strong written and oral communication skills.Strong documentation skills.Strong customer service skills and the ability to work well under pressure.Strong knowledge of network concepts including TCP/IP and Routing.Strong Windows, Active Directory, and Exchange management skills.On-call availability with other IT team members.Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.EnvironmentThe performance of this position primarily entails working in a typical office air-conditioned environment.  May occasionally and as needed venture into the warehouse and be exposed to temperatures ranging from 32 F to over 100 F.  This also occasionally exposes the employee to noise, dust, fumes, and chemicals including moving machinery.  Noise levels are usually minimal to moderate and include multiple conversations, ringing phones, and typical office equipment.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:  stand, walk, sit, reach and lift with hands and arms, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate keyboard and office equipment.  There is generally more sitting that standing.  The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.  The employee may occasionally lift or move loads weighing up to 25 lbs.SafetyThe employee will receive safety training including a safety walk though as stated in the safety manual.  This is to ensure the employee understands any hazards he/she may encounter while performing their job.  The employee must always conduct work that will safeguard their own personal safety, the safety of their co-workers, and to protect company property, equipment, and assets.SummaryThis position description identifies the key responsibilities, expectations of performance, qualifications and work environment as outlined in the contents.  It is neither intended nor possible to list all tasks and variables the employee may be required to perform or conditions the employee may be subject to.  Employees are expected to follow any and all job related duties and responsibilities, as may be reasonable assigned by management. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, E.B. Bradley, Co. is committed to a diverse workforce.

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